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2009-04-28 : Industry innovator Pelican Worldwide goes composite!

Although composite is well known in the aerospace, car and boat industries, it remains a new concept in the tank container market.

The innovation team of tank valve, gasket and ancillary manufacturer Pelican Worldwide developed the first butterfly valve in composite for our industry.

By developing this unique product, as very first in the tank container market, Pelican Worldwide again shows the tank container industry their innovation skills capacity.

Keywords for composite are WEIGHT - STRENGTH - DURABILITY - SMOOTHNESS

WEIGHT: The composite valve is significantly lighter than stainless steel. About 25%. An important factor in terms of transport and the environment

STRENGTH: Composite can be 6 times stronger than steel.

DURABILITY: With appropriate lining, they resist better to the corrosive effects of chemicals.

SMOOTHNESS: Their smoother surface require less cleaning time and gives a shorter discharge time and is more suitable for foodstuffs.

Composite combined with stainless steel parts makes an unique combination which is greatly advantageous for the tank container market. This is the first step to a complete valve line in composite and Pelican Worldwide believes in a future in which composite materials play a key role for the tank container industry.

Pelican Worldwide with it's industry leading products is an enhancement for the tank container industry and your fleet management.